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Patrons: 20th birthday reception

Patrons events

Monday 22 May 2017
6.30 — 8.30pm

Patrons: 20th birthday reception

Please join us to celebrate 20 years since the founding of the RA Patrons scheme, at a drinks reception highlighting the history of the scheme and the Royal Academy of Arts.

In May 1997 the Exhibition Patrons Group was officially recognised. Many of the original individuals are still involved with the RA today. This May, we will celebrate the history of this incredibly important group of passionate supporters.

The evening will be an opportunity to view archival material from the last 20 years of exhibitions in the RA Library, and to celebrate the highlights of the Patrons scheme.

Piccadilly site

Burlington Gardens site

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